as in spooning
to lift out with something that holds liquid
scooped broth out of the pan with a spoon
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Recent Examples of scooping
Summer jobs have been teenagers’ rite of passage for generations—from scooping ice cream and babysitting, to lifeguarding and bagging groceries.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight before scooping.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, many teens have other priorities than scooping ice cream or working at the local pool.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Miguel Rojas, who didn’t have a hit in two weeks before Wednesday, saw nine pitches from Gage before scooping the 10th pitch of the at-bat into center for a run-scoring single.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
For the best results, measure your ingredients with a food scale instead of scooping them with a cup or measuring spoon.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Make the ultimate dessert by scooping this coffee ice cream over a chocolate brownie.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Both characters were fearful that their news sources were possibly leading them down the wrong path and that rival reporters on the New York Times would end up scooping them.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Serve cold in small bowls or over Bibb lettuce with tortilla chips for scooping for the ultimate no-cook party food.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 23 May 2026
Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or overnight before scooping.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Meanwhile, many teens have other priorities than scooping ice cream or working at the local pool.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Miguel Rojas, who didn’t have a hit in two weeks before Wednesday, saw nine pitches from Gage before scooping the 10th pitch of the at-bat into center for a run-scoring single.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 May 2026
For the best results, measure your ingredients with a food scale instead of scooping them with a cup or measuring spoon.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Make the ultimate dessert by scooping this coffee ice cream over a chocolate brownie.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2026
Both characters were fearful that their news sources were possibly leading them down the wrong path and that rival reporters on the New York Times would end up scooping them.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scooping
Verb
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 5 minutes before spooning into bowls.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a 30-day window, ARC took in 268 animals and placed approximately 200, a logistical push that at one point required emptying a storage area to house an urgent influx of animals until kennel space opened up the following day.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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People can reduce their odds of getting West Nile by wearing insect repellent and covering skin while outdoors; limiting activity at dawn and dusk; emptying any standing water around their homes; and repairing door and window screens as necessary.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Highs are excepted to climb to 79 degrees on Wednesday, 84 on Thursday, 88 on Friday and Saturday and 89 on Sunday, before dipping to 88 on Monday, according to the forecast.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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The market response follows quickly, with stock prices dipping and analysts highlighting rising costs.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scooping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scooping. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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